The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Regional Fund for Stabilisation and Development (FRSD), will officially hand over a newly constructed Maternity and Paediatric Ward to the Regional Hospital of Bafatá during a ceremony to be held in August 2026. The construction of the facility, financed by the ECOWAS Regional Fund for Stabilisation and Development (FRSD) at a total cost of USD 638,538.05, forms part of ECOWAS’ continued efforts to strengthen access to essential social services and enhance resilience in vulnerable communities across Guinea-Bissau. Implemented by the consortium KOZAN Limited Company and BAGA-BAGA Construções SARL, the project was executed under the technical supervision of the competent authorities of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and the ECOWAS FRSD Team. The new maternity and paediatric ward is one of several strategic investments under the ECOWAS Direct Investment component in Guinea-Bissau, which has an overall budget of USD 1.8 million. The handover ceremony will bring together representatives of the Government of Guinea-Bissau, the ECOWAS Commission, development partners, local authorities and beneficiary communities, underscoring the shared commitment to promoting peace, stability and sustainable development through inclusive investments.